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Introduction
A trial lawyer, David A. Vicinanzo serves a broad array of clients—from Fortune 100 to pro bono—in New England, New York, the Washington, DC, area, and elsewhere. He practices primarily in the area of government investigations and the representation of organizations and individuals in complex civil and criminal matters, and in representing survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
My focus
Before joining the firm, I was a federal prosecutor in Washington, DC, and New England for thirteen years. I served in Washington, DC, as an Advisor to the U.S. Attorney General, and as Chief Prosecutor in the campaign finance investigation of the 1996 presidential election. In that position I managed a task force of approximately one hundred attorneys, agents and analysts that interviewed thousands of people, reviewed millions of documents, and obtained the convictions of more than twenty defendants, including John Huang, Yah Lin “Charlie” Trie and Maria Hsia (organizer of the Buddhist Temple matter).
I also served as Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey (investigation of U.S. Senator Robert Torricelli), and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in Massachusetts. In addition, I served as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire, where I managed an office of fifty lawyers, analysts and staff. In this position, I was responsible for all aspects of office management including case development, civil enforcement and criminal prosecutions, agency relations and personnel decisions as well as a substantial litigation caseload.
Previously, I spent ten years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and five years as Criminal Division Chief. During my tenure as a prosecutor, I tried or supervised hundreds of cases, from securities fraud, FCPA violations, environmental crime and intellectual property infringement to health care fraud, child protection, asset forfeiture, government contract fraud, export violations and major racketeering. These included some of the most difficult and complex cases brought by the USDOJ in the 1990s.
Representative experience
- Outside pro bono counsel to the NH Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
- New Hampshire state Supreme Court task force on domestic violence
- As a federal prosecutor, initiated and prosecuted the first major organized crime trafficking conspiracy in child sexual abuse images in New England
- Served as a prosecutor for the “Code of Silence” racketeering murders case which led to the RICO convictions of a Boston organized criminal gang for abductions, murders and a dozen armored car and bank heists from Maine to Florida
- Served as a prosecutor for the American Honda Executives case, which resulted in the conviction in federal court of twenty-four former executives or dealers of the American Honda Motor Company nationwide. The New York Times called the case “the biggest commercial bribery case ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice”
- Served as a prosecutor for one of the largest drug importation cases in New England, which resulted in twenty convictions, life sentences, and millions of dollars in fines and forfeited drug proceeds and laundered assets
- Managed over fifty prosecutions for bank fraud, bribery, mail and wire fraud, insider trading, and market manipulation arising from numerous large bank failures in New England including the conviction of front-running bank stock trader Charles Howard
- Obtained declinations of criminal prosecution for numerous federal and state officials investigated for alleged campaign finance and election law violations.
- Successful representation of the New Hampshire legislature in decennial redistricting litigation. (See City of Manchester v. Sec'y of State, No. 2012-338, 2012 N.H. LEXIS 81 (N.H. June 19, 2012).
- Successful representation of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in judicial discipline matters.
- Successful defense of corporation investigated for alleged fraud, negligence, and false claims on Boston’s Big Dig tunnel collapse.
- Successful defense of major military contractors against DOJ investigations of Iraq and Afghanistan engagements.
- Appointed by the U.S. District Court in Boston as the SEC’s receiver in SEC v. Bleidt et al., a major investment fraud case. Recovered millions for defrauded investors. The federal judge described the work and results as “outstanding.”
- Successful defense of Smith & Nephew, Inc., one of the largest medical device companies in the world, in federal industry investigation in New Jersey, including negotiating Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) and managing process of outside monitorship.
- Successfully defended several major law firms in different venues from government attempts to breach the attorney-client and work product privileges in federal investigations.
- Defended billion-dollar equipment manufacturer against charges brought by Environmental Protection Agency; charges dropped in favor of minimal civil penalty.
- Obtained defense verdict in federal jury trial as lead counsel for major pharmaceutical company
- Successful defense of international organization in civil class action and related criminal fraud investigation by State Attorney General; prosecution declined, favorable civil settlement.
- Successful litigation and settlement on behalf of multinational corporation against state government alleging trade discrimination, antitrust and commerce clause violations.
- Successful litigation on behalf of billion-dollar corporation alleging unfair trade practices and fraud.
- Successful defense of various hedge funds in SEC and criminal investigations; all civil and criminal charges declined.
- Successful defense of major international manufacturer against charges of importation and environmental violations brought by U.S. Customs and EPA; prosecution declined.
- Successful defense of government contractors against False Claims Act charges by U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Attorney; civil and criminal charges declined.
Looking ahead
The government’s role in the economy continues to expand and the risk of investigation is the new normal. Modern enterprises now face unworkable burdens. As a result, businesses increasingly need counsel from someone who speaks the government’s language, but also understands how a competitive, successful business works.
In the news
- InDepthNH
Lost hope: YDC victims frustrated by lack of AG prosecution
Sep 7, 2023This article, profiling three survivors of abuse at the New Hampshire Youth Development Center who are frustrated by a lack of criminal charges, mentions Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo as one of the lead attorneys representing more than 1,200 victims in their civil lawsuits.
- Law360
NH attorneys hope Biden honors diversity vow in First Circuit redo
June 27, 2023Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted in this article featuring outlook from New Hampshire-based attorneys on the open First Circuit seat. Dave mentions there is a long list of highly qualified women lawyers in the state, noting there has never been a woman nominated to the First Circuit from New Hampshire.
- WMUR
Attorneys of alleged YDC victims call for changes in settlement process
June 13, 2023Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo, who represents 1,100 victims of alleged abuse at the New Hampshire Youth Development Center and other state-run facilities, is quoted in the article covering the victims’ attorneys asking New Hampshire officials to change how the state is handling the settlement process for victims.
- New Hampshire Bulletin
Lawsuit: DCYF confirmed sexual misconduct at her group home. Then abandoned her.
May 23, 2023Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted in this article, which discusses a lawsuit filed against two New Hampshire state agencies by a woman who was raped by the owner of her state-sanctioned group home in her teens. Dave, who represents the woman, explains why as many as 300 of his 1,100 clients alleging sexual abuse at state-run facilities are not eligible for the state’s $100 million settlement fund, which he says disregards victims for its monetary shortcomings.
- New Hampshire Union Leader
First maximum settlement of $1.5 million reached in abuse claims against YDC
May 9, 2023The following articles quote Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo on shortcomings of the settlement fund for victims of abuse at the New Hampshire Youth Development Center and other state-run facilities, noting why the settlement process will not work for the 1,100 victims he represents.
- InDepthNH
AG: One YDC victim got maximum $1.5 million, but lawyers for 1,100 others call it too low
May 9, 2023The following articles quote Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo on shortcomings of the settlement fund for victims of abuse at the New Hampshire Youth Development Center and other state-run facilities, noting why the settlement process will not work for the 1,100 victims he represents.
- InDepthNH
Judge questions AG’s conflict at heart of YDC abuse cases
May 5, 2023Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted in this article, which covers subpoenas issued to the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office and State Police in the Youth Development Center abuse case. Dave explains that the state is delaying civil trials in the case by not providing access to millions of pages of discovery connected to the case.
- New Hampshire Public Radio
First trial in YDC abuse case set for 2024; state also begins paying settlements to victims
April 20, 2023This article, which covers the first trial in the New Hampshire Youth Development Center sexual abuse case being set for April 2024 and the state beginning its $100 million settlement process for victims, quotes Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo on the magnitude of the lawsuit and the process that’s likely to happen as more of his clients’ cases head to trial.
- New Hampshire Business Review
‘An opportunity to do the right thing’
March 24, 2023This article featuring an interview with former New Hampshire Supreme Court Chief Justice John Broderick on his role as independent administrator of a $100 million settlement fund—set up for victims of alleged abuse at the state’s Youth Development Center and other facilities—quotes Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo on why the settlement process will not work for the more than 1,000 victims the firm is representing.
- Law360
Government can’t duck children’s suit over border separations
Jan 12, 2023This article covers a Massachusetts federal judge ruling to allow a putative class action lawsuit, filed on behalf of children from Guatemala who were separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, to move forward. The article mentions Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo from Manchester and associate Lauren Maynard from Boston, and Manchester Complex Disputes associate Nate Warecki, who are providing pro bono legal services for the children in the case.
- New Hampshire Bulletin
"We are just treading water": State still struggling to ensure poor people have an attorney
Manchester Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner David Vicinanzo is quoted in this article covering the need for more public defenders in New Hampshire to represent poor defendants. Dave emphasizes that a public service pitch to attorneys will be vital while acknowledging that an hourly rate increase will also be important.July 20, 2022 - WMUR-TV
Former YDC counselor says she witnessed assaults, was attacked herself
The following clip covers a new complaint filed on behalf of “John Doe 441” regarding allegations of abuse at New Hampshire’s Youth Development Center, and the coverage includes interviews with former YDC counselor “Rachel Roe,” who claims to have witnessed the alleged abuse and was attacked herself. Manchester Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner David Vicinanzo, the lead attorney for several hundred victims of alleged abuse at YDC, is quoted in the two print articles, noting the disturbing nature of this new testimony and hinting that more former YDC employees could come forward.July 19, 2022 - InDepthNH.org
New complaint: YDC guards enticed teen to slash wrists, orchestrated his rape
The following clip covers a new complaint filed on behalf of “John Doe 441” regarding allegations of abuse at New Hampshire’s Youth Development Center, and the coverage includes interviews with former YDC counselor “Rachel Roe,” who claims to have witnessed the alleged abuse and was attacked herself. Manchester Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner David Vicinanzo, the lead attorney for several hundred victims of alleged abuse at YDC, is quoted in the two print articles, noting the disturbing nature of this new testimony and hinting that more former YDC employees could come forward.July 19, 2022 - New Hampshire Union Leader
Witness emerges in YDC lawsuits: a youth counselor who suffered abuse herself
The following clip covers a new complaint filed on behalf of “John Doe 441” regarding allegations of abuse at New Hampshire’s Youth Development Center, and the coverage includes interviews with former YDC counselor “Rachel Roe,” who claims to have witnessed the alleged abuse and was attacked herself. Manchester Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner David Vicinanzo, the lead attorney for several hundred victims of alleged abuse at YDC, is quoted in the two print articles, noting the disturbing nature of this new testimony and hinting that more former YDC employees could come forward.July 19, 2022 - Nashua Telegraph
Young man who suffered abuse as a child in state custody looks to the future
Manchester Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo, the lead attorney for several hundred victims of alleged abuse at New Hampshire’s Youth Development Center, is quoted throughout this article sharing the story of John Doe 402, one of the alleged abuse victims at YDC.July 15, 2022 - New Hampshire Union Leader
Lawyers for YDC victims seek a trial
This article covers a motion to lift the stay on all cases filed by alleged abuse victims at the state’s Youth Development Center and allow the cases to move forward. The story also includes details from a new complaint that was filed Wednesday. Also picked up by Yahoo! News, the article mentions Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo as the lead attorney for several hundred victims of alleged abuse.June 16, 2022 - InDepthNH.org
450 YDC abuse victims want their cases to move forward
Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo, the lead attorney for several hundred victims of alleged abuse at the state’s Youth Development Center, is quoted in this article covering a motion filed Tuesday to lift the stay on all cases filed by victims and allow them to move forward. This article has been picked up by additional regional publications including the Nashua Telegraph and Manchester Ink Link.June 14, 2022 - New Hampshire Union Leader
ACLU-NH, NEA challenge attempt to have "divisive concepts" lawsuit tossed
This article covers a brief filed by a group of parents, teachers, and lawyers in a case challenging a New Hampshire law that regulates what can be taught in classrooms. The brief, which objects to attempts to dismiss the parties’ lawsuit, highlights concerns that the law discourages public school teachers from teaching and talking about race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, and gender identity in the classroom. NP is mentioned as one of the organizations that filed the initial lawsuit in December 2021. The NP team includes Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo, Boston Complex Disputes partner Morgan Nighan, and New York GIWC partner Travis Hill.May 23, 2022 - NH Journal
Sununu Center victims unhappy with $100 million deal
This article covering reaction to the New Hampshire state Senate’s approval of a $100 million settlement fund for victims of alleged abuse at the state’s Youth Development Center (now known as the Sununu Youth Services Center) includes comments from Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo, the lead attorney for hundreds of victims. Dave mentions that 450 lawsuits have been filed against the state with 100 more to be filed soon.May 9, 2022 - New Hampshire Bulletin
Lawyer representing hundreds criticizes states plan to settle their YDC abuse claims
Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo, the lead attorney for approximately 500 victims of alleged abuse at the state’s Youth Development Center, is quoted throughout this article for his concerns related to caps on claims and the exclusion of emotional abuse claims from a proposed $100 million compensation fund. Dave and team have submitted proposed changes they believe would make this a truly victim-friendly bill.May 2, 2022 - The Boston Globe
The state was supposed to rehabilitate them. Instead, hundreds of children were allegedly abused in NH
This feature article examining decades of alleged institutional abuse and violence at New Hampshire’s Youth Development Center mentions Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo, who is representing approximately 500 alleged victims while the state’s legislature considers a settlement plan that would set aside funds for them.April 22, 2022 - New Hampshire Union Leader
Top lawyer suing YDC says $100M fund for victims isn't enough
This article covers Manchester Government Investigations &White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo’s comments to the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee. Dave, who is the lead attorney for nearly 500 victims of alleged abuse at the state’s Youth Development Center, told the Committee that proposed legislation including a $100 million compensation fund for victims of alleged sexual and physical abuse at the facility requires significant changes.April 7, 2022 - New Hampshire Bar News
Government audit and enforcement regarding pandemic relief funds in 2022
Boston Complex Commercial Disputes partner Morgan Nighan, Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner David Vicinanzo, and Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes associate Kierstan Schultz contributed this article related to healthcare providers that have received coronavirus relief funds, and what those organizations should be aware of as we enter the audit and enforcement phase of government relief programs.Jan 28, 2022 - Associated Press
Fund urged for sex abuse victims at youth detention center
This article covering New Hampshire’s proposed $100 million settlement fund related to claims of child sex abuse by former workers at a state-run youth detention center quotes Manchester partner and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense leader David Vicinanzo, who is representing alleged victims in the case. The NP team also includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane and associates Kierstan Schultz and Nate Warecki, and GIWC partner Mark Knights and associate Michael Strauss, all of Manchester.Jan 20, 2022 - Associated Press
Settlement fund proposed for youth center sex abuse victims
This article covering New Hampshire’s proposed $100 million settlement fund related to claims of child sex abuse by former workers at a state-run youth detention center quotes Manchester partner and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense leader David Vicinanzo, who is representing alleged victims in the case. The NP team also includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane and associates Kierstan Schultz and Nate Warecki, and GIWC partner Mark Knights and associate Michael Strauss, all of Manchester.Jan 18, 2022 - New Hampshire Public Radio
NH's largest teachers' union joins suit over law restricting teachings on racism, oppression
Dec 20, 2021This following article covers a new lawsuit in New Hampshire challenging a state law that regulates what can be taught in classrooms—arguing the law’s vague language prevents students from having an open and complete dialogue about the perspectives of historically marginalized communities, as well as on topics concerning race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. The federal lawsuit was brought by the National Education Association – New Hampshire and two school administrators, with the plaintiffs represented by a broad coalition including NP, the ACLU, the ACLU of New Hampshire, Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire, and GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders.
The NP team working on this case includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice group leader David Vicinanzo, of Manchester, Boston Complex Commercial Disputes partner Morgan Nighan, and New York City GIWC partner Travis Hill.
- Associated Press
Second lawsuit filed challenging NH anti-discrimination law
Dec 20, 2021This following article covers a new lawsuit in New Hampshire challenging a state law that regulates what can be taught in classrooms—arguing the law’s vague language prevents students from having an open and complete dialogue about the perspectives of historically marginalized communities, as well as on topics concerning race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. The federal lawsuit was brought by the National Education Association – New Hampshire and two school administrators, with the plaintiffs represented by a broad coalition including NP, the ACLU, the ACLU of New Hampshire, Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire, and GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders.
The NP team working on this case includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice group leader David Vicinanzo, of Manchester, Boston Complex Commercial Disputes partner Morgan Nighan, and New York City GIWC partner Travis Hill.
- Bloomberg Law
NH race, gender censorship law challenged by teachers
Dec 20, 2021This following article covers a new lawsuit in New Hampshire challenging a state law that regulates what can be taught in classrooms—arguing the law’s vague language prevents students from having an open and complete dialogue about the perspectives of historically marginalized communities, as well as on topics concerning race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. The federal lawsuit was brought by the National Education Association – New Hampshire and two school administrators, with the plaintiffs represented by a broad coalition including NP, the ACLU, the ACLU of New Hampshire, Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire, and GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders.
The NP team working on this case includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice group leader David Vicinanzo, of Manchester, Boston Complex Commercial Disputes partner Morgan Nighan, and New York City GIWC partner Travis Hill.
- The Banking Law Journal
Whistleblower-initiated FCA investigation highlights risks to PPP borrowers, other pandemic relief beneficiaries
A cross-practice team contributed this article covering the first False Claims Act settlement over Paycheck Protection Program funds that arose from a whistleblower complaint, and it offers insight on the implications of this action for other beneficiaries of coronavirus relief. The NP team comprises Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice group leader and Manchester partner David Vicinanzo; Washington, DC partner Adam Tarosky, and Chicago partner Christopher Hotaling, both of the GIWC group; Boston Complex Commercial Disputes partner Morgan Nighan; and New York Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy partner Robert Christmas.Dec 13, 2021 - New Hampshire Business Review
PPP borrowers - beware of whistleblowers
Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice group leader David Vicinanzo, of the Manchester office, and Boston Complex Commercial Disputes partner Morgan Nighan co-authored this article on the threat whistleblowers can pose to businesses that received PPP funds, using a recent DOJ settlement as an example to put PPP beneficiaries on alert.Oct 25, 2021 - New Hampshire Business Review
A new president's administration takes a different tack on enforcement
Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice group leader and partner David Vicinanzo, GIWC partner Mark Knights and associate Michael Strauss, and Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane, all in Manchester, contributed this article on the Biden administration’s enforcement priorities, outlining a response plan for businesses faced with government investigations.June 11, 2021 - Manchester Ink Link
Notorious bank robber Anthony Shea gets new sentence on appeal
This article on convicted violent armed robber Anthony Shea getting a new sentence for one of his charges quotes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice group leader and Manchester partner Dave Vicinanzo, one of the original prosecutors on the case, on why Shea should never be released from prison.April 30, 2021 - The Boston Globe
What Biden owes children and families separated at the border
This article, covering a national class action lawsuit that seeks compensation for thousands of families separated at the border under the previous administration, quotes Manchester Complex Corporate Disputes associate Nate Warecki on how the facts in the case may lead to an upending of precedents. In addition to Nate, Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group leader David Vicinanzo and Boston associate Lauren Maynard are also working on the case.Feb 13, 2021 - New York Times
Senate report: Opaque art market helped oligarchs evade sanctions
Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice group leader and partner David Vicinanzo, based in Manchester, was mentioned for representing art adviser Gregory Baltser against allegations that he and his art agency transacted with U.S.-sanctioned individuals in the art industry. Boston Complex Commercial Disputes counsel Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero is also supporting this matter.July 29, 2020 - CNN Business
The art world has a money laundering problem
Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice group leader and partner David Vicinanzo, based in Manchester, was mentioned for representing art adviser Gregory Baltser against allegations that he and his art agency transacted with U.S.-sanctioned individuals in the art industry. Boston Complex Commercial Disputes counsel Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero is also supporting this matter.July 29, 2020 - Law360
Judge Allows Immigrant Detainees To Fight Living Conditions
This article, covering a federal judge’s order that immigration detainees at Strafford County (NH) Department of Corrections can challenge their living conditions amid COVID-19, quotes Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes associate Nathan Warecki. The article also mentions the team of NP attorneys representing the detainees in the case: Litigation Department Head Scott O’Connell; Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice group leader Dave Vicinanzo and associate Colin Missett; Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane, and associates Marx Calderon and Michael Strauss.June 17, 2020 - The Concord (N.H.) Monitor
Immigration detainees granted release from jail
This article covers the temporary release of two ICE civil detainees from the Strafford County (N.H.) Department of Corrections in connection with the class action lawsuit filed by Nixon Peabody, the ACLU and four regional law firms. The lawsuit seeks the immediate release of all ICE civil detainees from SCDOC to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The article quotes Government Investigations and White Collar Defense practice group leader Dave Vicinanzo and Complex Commercial Disputes associate Nate Warecki, both of Manchester.April 25, 2020 - BuzzFeed
Special Counsel Mueller focuses on Trump's son
Manchester partner and government investigations and white collar defense practice group leader Dave Vicinanzo provides third party commentary in an article on the investigation into Donald Trump Jr.’s meeting with a Russian lawyer.Aug 18, 2017 - The Denver Post
Trump hires Denver attorney Ty Cobb who participated in Qwest fraud cases
This article focuses on the Trump administration’s appointment of Ty Cobb as special counsel to oversee the White House’s responses to the investigations into Russian meddling in the recent presidential election. Manchester government investigations and white collar defense partner Dave Vicinanzo provides third-party commentary about his interactions with Ty Cobb when Dave was a federal prosecutor.July 16, 2017 - New Hampshire Bar News
Pro bono case leads to law change
This Q&A with Manchester government investigations and white collar defense partner and practice group leader Dave Vicinanzo is about his pro bono case that inspired him to help draft a bill which changes how parental rights are terminated in situations when the pregnancy is a result of sexual assault.June 21, 2017 - New Hampshire Union Leader
Rape changed her life—and New Hampshire law
This article is about Manchester government investigations and white collar defense partner and practice group leader Dave Vicinanzo’s pro bono client. Inspired by this case, Dave helped draft a bill, set to be signed into law, which changes how parental rights are terminated in situations when the pregnancy is a result of sexual assault.May 13, 2017 - New Hampshire Business Review
A price on their heads: U.S. DOJ targets execs
Partner and Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group leader Dave Vicinanzo authored this column about the “Yates Memorandum” that revises the Department of Justice’s policy that targets individual employees and executives in investigations, prosecutions and resolutions of corporate wrongdoing.May 13, 2016 - Law360
3rd Circ. Reins In Damages for Disadvantaged Business Fraud
Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group leader Dave Vicinanzo, partner Mark Molloy and associate Emily Crandall Harlan authored this column on curtailing an aggressive loss theory that held defendants to more than the government’s loss in some fraud cases.Oct 5, 2015 - Bloomberg BNA White Collar Report
New DOJ Policy May Lead to Fewer Plea Deals
This story discusses a new Justice Department policy in which federal prosecutors must focus on individual accountability and that eliminates partial credit for corporate cooperation may have unintended consequences. The topic was the focus of a Nixon Peabody webinar presented by the Government Investigations & White Collar Defense team. Brian Kelly and Dave Vicinanzo are quoted.Sep 25, 2015 - Boston Globe
To Win NH GOP Primary, First You Win Over Activists
Manchester partners Dave Vicinanzo and Gordon MacDonald are included in this article featuring the top 100 political activists in New Hampshire.Feb 20, 2015 - Union Leader
NH DMV wrong to deny "COPSLIE" license plate, supreme court rules
This article notes the pro bono work of Manchester Commercial Litigation associate Anthony Galdieri and Manchester Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group leader Dave Vicinanzo, who represented the New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union in this free-speech matter in front of the New Hampshire Supreme Court involving a local man’s bid to obtain a vanity license plate.May 8, 2014
Admitted to practice
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
New York
New Hampshire
Education
Fordham University School of Law, J.D.
Harvard University, B.A., with honors
National Autonomous University of Mexico, Graduate Studies as a Rotary Fellow
Recognition
- Selected, through a peer-review survey, for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 in the fields of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar; listed in Best Lawyers since 2009
- Recognized in the 2023 edition of Benchmark Litigation, the definitive guide to America’s leading litigation firms and attorneys; listed since 2019
- Recommended in The Legal 500 United States 2023 editorial in the area of Dispute resolution - Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense
- Recognized for exceptional standing in the legal community in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2022 for Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (New Hampshire); also been recognized in previous years
- Described as “one of the go-to guys in white-collar crime”
- Accorded the highest professional and ethical standards (AV) by Martindale-Hubbell.
- Featured as one of the top lawyers worldwide in International Who's Who of Business Crime Lawyers since 2007
Pro bono services
- David Vicinanzo is the recipient of the firm’s Peabody Award for donating more than 3000 hours of pro bono time defending victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and indigent defendants.
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